Managing Safety in the Drone Industry

The drone industry is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the modern world, growing and developing at an exponential pace. As usage numbers grow and technological sophistication advances, their future development and application are only limited by our imagination. Managing Safety in the Drone Industry: A Practical Guide has been written with the aim of helping those involved in drone operations to develop safety structures and practices capable to tackle the increased risk of accidents and incidents as more drones of various sizes begin to fill our skies.

This book is designed to suggest practical guidelines for managing safety primarily for the new drone industry particularly those of a safety-critical nature. Based upon the author's 50 years' of experience in the aviation industry, this book uses tried-and-tested best practices and current aviation principles adapted to drones and attempts to predict the trends of evolution which are believed to become mandatory regulations in the future. Real-life case studies are aligned with the text. Written in a style adopting short and succinct chapters, this guide will allow the reader a thorough overview of drone safety and the future trends that the industry will face.

This book is an ideal read for any professional working in a safety-critical industry needing practical guidance on drones or manned aviation. It will particularly appeal to those in aviation, health and safety, logistics, business and management and any industry using or considering the use of drone technology for their operations.